The news of Juliet's pregnancy spread like wildfire among the gnomes. Gnomeo was initially in shock but soon embraced the idea wholeheartedly. Juliet was filled with maternal instincts already. They started gathering little things for the baby - a tiny pebble for a toy, a soft leaf for a blanket. Their friends, despite the old family grudges, were also excited for them. They all hoped that the new baby would be a symbol of peace and unity in the garden, mending the long - standing rifts between the two gnome families.